Linda Loomis

| This article introduces one of six finalists for The Syracuse Orchestra's position of music director.

He will be the first of the finalists to conduct a Masterworks series concert, “Prokofiev and Beethoven,” which will be performed Oct. 18 at Crouse Hinds Theater.

“For me, music is a magical potion. It’s like a wonderful fairytale,” Novo said.

Sean O'Loughlin conducts "Home for the Holidays" featuring jazz vocalist Ronnie Leigh and special arrangements of seasonal classics on Dec. 20-21.

This article introduces one of six finalists for The Syracuse Orchestra's position of music director.

Maurice Cohn will conduct The Syracuse Orchestra for two performances of “Inspired by Jazz” Jan. 10 and 11 at St. Paul’s Syracuse.

Praised by critics for “polished performances," Stilian Kirov will conduct The Syracuse Orchestra Masterworks concert “Brahms and Debussy” Jan. 24 at Crouse Hinds Theater.

This article introduces one of six finalists for The Syracuse Orchestra's position of music director. We profile finalists prior to the first of two concerts each is scheduled to conduct.

Modern day troubadours Maria Millar, violin, and Shawn Wyckoff, flute, enjoy motion. As “Sonic Escape,” they roam the world and cavort across stages performing Millar's original compositions.

Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto for Orchestra and Cello, commissioned especially for Julian Schwarz, will be performed by him and The Syracuse Orchestra on May 9.